Question

The Governor of a state is appointed by the President for a term of _______ years and remains in office during his pleasure.
1. Six
2. Three
3. Five
4. Two

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Five

The correct answer is Five.

• The Governors of the states of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as those of the President of India at the Union level.
• Governors exist in the states while lieutenant-governors or administrators exist in union territories including the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

• The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by Dismissal by the president (usually on the advice of the prime minister of the country) at whose pleasure the governor holds office.

• ​Article 154. The executive power of State.-
  • The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
• Nothing in this article shall--
  • be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law or any other authority, or
  •  prevent Parliament or the Legislature of the State from conferring by law functions on any authority subordinate to the Governor
• Article 156. Term of office of Governor.-
  • The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
  • The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
  • Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.